Our Past Shows
Here you will find a year's worth of our past radio shows. Please understand, due to compliance and supervisory guidelines, there is a lag time from when a show first broadcasts to when it can be listed here for later playback. If the show you want is not available, please check back again soon.
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Considering the Coronavirus While Retirement Planning: EDU #2011
March 18, 2020
In today’s EDU, Jim and Chris chat about retirement planning while considering “black swan events” such as the current coronavirus outbreak. Although the coronavirus is a hot topic right now, what can one do when facing other similar unexpected events while trying to plan retirement?...
Listen NowCovering the Minimum Dignity Floor, Preparing for a SS Asset Cap, and the Pro Rata Rule: Q&A #2011
March 14, 2020
In today’s episode, listeners have sent Jim and Chris questions about covering the minimum dignity floor, preparing for a possible Social Security asset cap, and the pro-rata rule. (4:20) A Texan asks how Jim and Chris would plan for covering the minimum dignity floor when considering inflation. (18:55) A listener from New Jersey would like to discuss the probability of an asset cap limit...
Listen NowThings to Consider when Considering a Roth Conversion: EDU #2010
March 11, 2020
Jim, Chris, and Bob all discuss this topic today brought to us by a listener’s email: things to consider when considering a Roth conversion. The simple question of “should I convert to a Roth?” comes with a multi-faceted answer! https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...
Listen NowUpdate on the SECURE Act, Divorce Benefits, and More: Q&A #2010
March 7, 2020
As Jim rifles through listener’s questions today, he and Chris settle on the topics of an update on the SECURE Act, Social Security divorce benefits, re-characterizing an IRA, and Health Savings Accounts. (4:15) Chris and Jim follow up with an update on the SECURE Act and when a child inherits an IRA. (19:55) Georgette from Mississippi wonders if she can receive a divorced spouse benefit...
Listen NowCharitable Gift Annuities: EDU #2009
March 4, 2020
CPA Bob Palechek joins Chris again today to discuss a topic mentioned in a listener’s email: charitable gift annuities. In particular they dive into three issues about charitable gift annuities: When might they fit into a retirement income plan? How does their income stream compare to other annuities like SPIAs? The pros and cons of their tax planning opportunities, or any downsides in...
Listen NowGovernment Pensions & Social Security, Fun Money Buckets, and SS Potential Changes in 2035: Q&A #2009
February 29, 2020
Today Jim and Chris discuss how government pensions affect Social Security benefits, how they calculate fun money bucket sums, and the projected potential change in Social Security funds in 2035. (8:10) A Coloradoan asks about how WEP might affect his wife’s Social Security benefits due to her PERA account. (16:15) Georgette wonders how Jim and Chris generate the large sums that would be...
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